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Sugar substitute vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sugar substitute and Peanut butter?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Peanut butter is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 83% more.
  • Peanut butter contains 34 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Peanut butter contains 17mg.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%
Contains more Iron +987.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +4087.5%
Contains more Potassium +1330.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +6175%
Contains more Copper +5928.6%
Contains more Manganese +7468.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%
Contains more Iron +987.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +4087.5%
Contains more Potassium +1330.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +6175%
Contains more Copper +5928.6%
Contains more Manganese +7468.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2840%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2840%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +280%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Protein +978.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +280%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Protein +978.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +738.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 3.56
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +738.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 3.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 17.31g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 84.77g 22.31g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.52g 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0g 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 4.03g 10.49g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 879mg 49mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 6mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 8mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 39mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 572mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.04mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.007mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.022mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 10.325g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Peanut butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar substitute
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.